4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999) Visit the 4th Generation forum to ask specific questions or find out more about the 4th Generation Maxima.

Is my starter the problem? (video inside)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 03:38 PM
  #1  
Iron Scimitar's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tha Snatcher
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,592
From: MD
Is my starter the problem? (video inside)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gHZ9VIEU4Bo
You folks think its my starter? My electronics are all functioning, but my car barely kicks over.
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:10 PM
  #2  
moogotzskillz2's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 534
have u tested your battery??

COuld be your starter going out.. also..
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:11 PM
  #3  
Iron Scimitar's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tha Snatcher
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,592
From: MD
The battery isn't even a year old. I have an Optima Yellow.
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:31 PM
  #4  
nitromax's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 453
From: temple hills, md
sounds very much like there's a bad spot in the starter ..that little hiccup just b4 the start. yes, I'd say time for a new starter. also, if you can, check your voltage while cranking...should stay above 10 volts. if below that check the battery & connections.
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:38 PM
  #5  
kassim503's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 35
Try replacing the starter, when you have the starter out spin the engine by a wrench on the crank pulley and see if there is any chips or missing teeth on the flywheel.

It sounds more like a bad flywheel, but it can also very well by a bad starter, even though you might not hear gears grinding, its also worth a shot looking at.

Have you ever started your car twice? like start the car then grind the starter?
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:18 PM
  #6  
Iron Scimitar's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tha Snatcher
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,592
From: MD
I started the car twice and the sound is similar. I even started the car this AM and the starter didn't make ANY sounds. I'll get a new starter tomorrow. Thanks folks.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dcam0326
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
8
Sep 18, 2015 04:52 PM
rnb754
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
6
Sep 14, 2015 11:39 PM
bennuss
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
0
Sep 11, 2015 05:55 AM
jwright36
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
0
Sep 8, 2015 11:45 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:40 AM.